CHICAGO — Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento’s life. Her son, Jax, 15, golfs and plays on three baseball teams. Her youngest son, Colt, 6, plays baseball […]

US pulls funding from global vaccines group, saying it has ‘ignored the science’
LONDON — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the country is pulling its support from the vaccines alliance Gavi, saying the organization has “ignored the science” and “lost […]

Trump administration sues all 15 Maryland federal judges over order blocking removal of immigrants
The Trump administration on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against all 15 federal judges in Maryland over an order blocking the immediate deportation of migrants challenging their removals, ratcheting up a […]

Mississippi executes the longest-serving man on the state's death row for a woman's murder in 1976
Mississippi executes the longest-serving man on the state’s death row for a woman’s murder in 1976 Source link

The US and Iran have had bitter relations for decades. After the bombs, a new chapter begins
WASHINGTON — Now comes a new chapter in U.S.-Iran relations, whether for the better or the even worse. For nearly a half century, the world has witnessed an enmity for […]

Trump’s budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS cuts, watchdog warns
WASHINGTON — The budget bill championed by President Donald Trump could complicate next year’s tax filing season after the IRS lost one-quarter of its employees through staffing cuts, an independent […]

Trump administration says California must bar trans girls from girls sports
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Trump administration said Wednesday that California must change its policies allowing transgender girls to compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. The U.S. Department […]

Democrats fret about national fallout after Mamdani stuns in New York City
NEW YORK — The stunning success of Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old self-described democratic socialist, in the race for New York City mayor has exposed anew the fiery divisions plaguing the […]

Oregon Legislature repeals contested wildfire hazard map
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state’s contentous wildfire hazard map, which subjected homeowners in certain areas at high risk of wildfires to stricter building codes […]

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ordered to consider crypto as an asset when buying mortgages
The head of the federal government agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants the mortgage giants to consider accepting a homebuyer’s cryptocurrency holdings in their criteria for buying […]